The Computer Does Not Detect The Optical Drive - Compaq 6535b - Notebook PC User Manual

The computer does not detect the optical drive

If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and
update, uninstall, or disable the device driver.
To check your device and drivers in Device Manager, follow these steps:
1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2. Select Start > My Computer.
3. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab, and then click Device
Manager.
4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to Disc Drives or DVD/CD-ROM
drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing.
5. Right-click the optical device to perform the following tasks:
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Update the driver.
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Uninstall the device.
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Scan for hardware changes. Windows® XP scans your system for installed hardware and
installs any required drivers.
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Click Properties to see if the device is working properly:
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Click Troubleshoot to fix problems.
Click the Driver tab to update, uninstall, or disable drivers for this device.